Beautifully made and attractive. it appears to me from the construction, that the bristles will stay put and will not fall out. I don’t find their stiffness objectionable, to the contrary. I marked them down 1 star because their sleek handle is very slippery and would be markedly improved by being checkeredBrush bristles soften with use which is good. Once handle is detached from brush, handle does not stay fixed. Continually fell off. Had to glue itThis is absolutely the BEST BATH BRUSH I have ever owned. Outstanding bristles and high quality wood!This is a strong boar bristle brush! I absolutely love it. I’ve used a boar bristle brush since childhood. My grandmother started brushing my body as a toddler. I’ve never stopped. So many benefits, removes lymph, increases circulation, retains muscle tone, sloughs off dry skin & soothes & relaxes nerve endings. Creating calm & relaxation. I also use on my grandchildren (they love it) I would highly recommend the Kent FD 10 beechwood brush, especially because you only have one side & the brush head doesn’t slip off like the two sided ones. This is professional quality!!A beautiful work of art. But. the handle is too short and the bristles too stiff. I have hung it in the guest bath for its looks alone. My husband went back to his old plastic brush with a longer handle.The brush could be longer for some, fine for me. It is, however, slippery to hold as is. I used a rasp to roughen up the handle where the hand rests and that solved the slipperiness !!! Good quality, I would buy another years from now when needed.This isa nice brush. When I read the complaints about the bristles being too stiff I figured it should be just right for me. The bristles are almost stiff enuff for me. The woodwork is exceptional and these are high quality brushes but too expensive.Nice brush. The bristles are the right strength. The only yet big downside is that the head became black almost immediately after the first use. Does not seem to be able to last long.This brush by Kent is absolutly brilliant. I know about Kent's reputation when it comes to "handmade" goods, so I know the quality would be good. The item might seem a little pricey, but compared to the cheap versions of bath back scrubbers this wins hands down. The bristles are hard and should out last any cheaper one by miles. I think its a nice length too about 18-19" long. Im very happy with my purchase.These natural bristle brushes are just the best for cleaning the skin in the shower. As one gets older the floor seems to get further away, or our arms seem to shorten. Whichever it is, it is not as easy to clean the feet and lower legs, nor to scratch your own back, as it used to be. This brush solves all these intimate little problems. Long lasting, if you treat it properly.A really solid brush with a substantial handle. The bristles are quite stiff which would be difficult for someone with a sensitive or damaged skin, but I like it; preferring the stiffness to the softer brush I had been using previously. Recommended !The best bath & shower brush I've ever owned. Great manufacturing in England by Kent Brushes with nice wood and top quality bristles.Don't get fooled by cheaper low wages brushes, here is the top quality available!A well-made brush. Very pleased!